Appraise — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈprāz/ ap·praise

Meaning & Definition of Appraise

Appraise (verb)

  1. to set a value on, to estimate the amount of
  2. to evaluate the worth, significance, or status of; especially, to give an expert judgment of the value or merit of

Appraise (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding

    "take a moment to appraise the current situation"

    similar: assess, estimate, evaluate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate, value
    related: adjudge, deem, judge, ascertain, determine, discover, learn, price, prize, decide, settle, analyze, assay, survey, test, reappraise, reassess, reevaluate, rejudge, revalue, transvaluate, transvalue, misesteem, misjudge, misprize, underestimate, undervalue

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Appraise

The most common words with a similar meaning to Appraise:

assess, estimate, evaluate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate, value

Related Words for Appraise

adjudge, deem, judge, ascertain, determine, discover, learn, price, prize, decide, settle, analyze, assay, survey, test, reappraise, reassess, reevaluate, rejudge, revalue, transvaluate, transvalue, misesteem, misjudge, misprize, underestimate, undervalue

Word Forms of Appraise

Inflections: appraised, appraising

Derived words: appraisee (noun), appraisement (noun), appraiser (noun), appraisive (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Appraise

Middle English appraysen, probably from Anglo-French *appreiser, from a- (from Latin ad-) + preiser to prize, praise

First known use: 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Appraise

What does "Appraise" mean?

"Appraise" means to set a value on, to estimate the amount of. As a verb, it is defined as: to set a value on, to estimate the amount of.

What is another word for "Appraise"?

Other words for "Appraise" include assess, estimate, evaluate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate and value. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Appraise" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Appraise"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Appraise". Common alternatives include assess, estimate, evaluate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate and value.

How do you use "Appraise" in a sentence?

Examples of "Appraise" in a sentence: "take a moment to appraise the current situation".

Is "Appraise" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Appraise" is a verb.

Is "Appraise" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Appraise" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Appraise"?

"Appraise" is pronounced /ə-ˈprāz/ and divided into syllables as ap·praise.

What is the origin of the word "Appraise"?

"Appraise" comes from Middle English appraysen, probably from Anglo-French *appreiser, from a- (from Latin ad-) + preiser to prize, praise. First known use: 15th century.